ZEISS Horizon Anamorphic Primes are “smart” cine lenses with the capability of direct wireless lens control and no external motors.

Read the full report in the FDTimes June edition – going online June 3rd around 2pm EDT.

We’ve seen lenses that require a camera to receive remote control capabilities. But these camera-agnostic smart lenses are new. ZEISS Horizon 2x Anamorphic lenses look different on the outside. There are no external geared rings. Lens motors are inside. They are lightweight, with seven focal lengths: 35, 40, 50, 75, 100, 150 and 200mm, all T2.3 (except the 200mm which is T2.9). They cover Full Frame (>44.71 mm Ø), have good close focus and come in LPL mount.

The Preston ALC (Anywhere Lens Control) provides an “analog dial style” readout of the ZEISS Horizon Anamorphic Lens settings. It connects quickly and simply with a cable from the ALC serial port to the Horizon’s 7-pin Lemo. read more…